A rare form of diabetes affecting newborn babies and caused by a genetic disorder has been discovered by scientists in the UK ...

A Northwestern Medicine study has uncovered a promising new therapeutic approach for a rare genetic brain disorder, according ...

On Thursday, January 8, Quick and CNBC launched their new initiative, CNBC Cares, to help raise awareness for rare diseases ...

This penguin’s features are very special and rare. @bbcearth explains, "This Gentoo penguin's stark white [color] is the ...

Superheroes are born out of diversity, with unique genetic traits that make them stand out of the crowd. Well, whether or not you've seen them, there are real-life superheroes that walk among us every ...

CNBC’s Becky Quick recently opened up about her 9-year-old daughter Kaylie’s private battle with a rare genetic disorder. In ...

Two of Opus's seven gene therapy assets are in clinical trials, with additional programs expected to enter the clinic.

Domestic cats are some of the most beloved pets in the world. Their mysterious nature, grace and unique character make them special human companions. However, for these pets to remain healthy and live ...

Blood cancer is an umbrella term for a variety of diseases that affect the blood, bone marrow and lymphatic system. Like most ...

An illustration of the genetic and expression map of the PWS critical region (15q11-q13). This figure illustrates the genomic structure of the PWS critical region on chromosome 15, showing the ...

With 80% of rare diseases having a genetic basis, it is critical for life sciences organizations to effectively identify and recruit participants whose molecular diagnoses match study criteria for new ...